Hunting in South Carolina
Everything you need to hunt legally in South Carolina. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
July 1 - June 30
Wildlife Agency
SCDNR
Updated: January 2026
South Carolina Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in South Carolina.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in South Carolina based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all South Carolina hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $12 resident
Compare South Carolina hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
South Carolina bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
South Carolina hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all South Carolina hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
South Carolina License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $12.00 | $125.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $10.00 | $35.00 |
| Sportsman Combo | $25.00 | N/A |
| Senior Lifetime | $9.00 | N/A |
South Carolina Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in South Carolina.
Deer
Archery
Aug 15
to Sep 30
Deer
Rifle
Oct 1
to Jan 1
Deer
Muzzleloader
Sep 1
to Sep 30
Turkey
Apr 1
to May 1
Waterfowl
Shotgun
Nov 22
to Jan 31
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
SCDNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via Go Outdoors SC app, though users report technical issues with the app.
Hunter Education
South Carolina requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near South Carolina.
Store Your South Carolina License in Hunter Passport
Keep your SC hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.